‘Let it be a warning,’ says Rubio after sanction to Moraes
May this be a warning to those who run over the fundamental rights of their compatriots-judicial togas cannot protect them.
Marco Rubio
.@Potus and @Ustreasury Have Sanctation Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes Under the Global Magnitsky Sanctions Program for Serious Human Rights Abuses. Let this be a warning to those who will trample on the fundamental Rights of Their CountryMen – Judicial Robes?
– Secretary Marco Rubio (@secrubio) July 30, 2025
Former President Jair Bolsonaro was quoted in the statement of the Treasury Secretary and the investigations against him were used as an example of violation. According to the secretary, journalists and newspapers, as well as US social networks, they are also under the judge.
De Moraes investigated, sued and repressed people who exercised freedom of expression protected by the United States Constitution, repeatedly submitting the victims to long preventive arrests without presentation of formal accusations.
Scott Bessent, Secretary of the United States Treasury, in a statement
Decision was published on the US Treasury Department website. Minister will not speak.
The secretary cites the US Constitution, but Moraes’ actions are based on the Brazilian Constitution. In addition, despite the US government’s allegations about Bolsonaro, actions against the former Brazilian president in the judiciary (STF and TSE) and follow due process of law.
